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    Backstabbing in LTC

    xoemmylouox replied to deedee1245's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I did LTC out of school and I will never go back. Not all facilities are bad, in fact I have a friend who loves her job. However, there are so many terrible ones out there it is hard to find a good...
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    Are LPN's being phased out in hospital setting??

    xoemmylouox replied to fozziebear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can say that where I live in IN they aren't hiring LPN's in the hospital anymore. I had to get my license in another state to even have the hope to work in the
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    A prime lawsuit

    xoemmylouox posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a urology office, and often are doctors are called to do consult on admitted hospital patients. I know everyone makes mistakes and boy have we seen plenty from the hospitals, but what...
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    How do I Find a Job in a Doctor's Office?

    xoemmylouox replied to Cappyy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your best bet is to do some research. Is there an office you have in mind? See if they have a website. Contact the practice
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    Family just doesn't get it!!!!!!!

    xoemmylouox replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! My BF mom broke her arm. Insead of hiring a home nurse to help while she healed her POA expected me to do her care. I said no way. My BF agrees. He understands no good deed goes unpunished,...
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    Will being bipolar prevent me from being an LVN

    xoemmylouox replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have never heard that having a mental illness made it harder for you to get your license. I wouldn't go around telling everyone including any future employers. That's just none of their business is...
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    Will being bipolar prevent me from being an LVN

    xoemmylouox replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Being bipolar should not prevent you from nursing. Just make sure you do whatever it takes to keep yourself happy and
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    Did I sign up too early for my PNCLEX?

    xoemmylouox replied to camib11's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't change the date, just do a lot of studying. Practice the different question formats so you don't freak. Eat a good breakfast the day of. And just try to stay calm. This is important, but if you...
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    Written Up Again?? what's wrong with this picture??

    xoemmylouox replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! To me giving coumadin without lab levels is like giving sliding scale insulin without a glucometer reading. Thinking of it that way reminded me to always know the lab
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    A prime lawsuit

    xoemmylouox replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    I never said I agreed with the lawsuit, but in today's world people sue over much less and win. I was just posting this because I thought it was an interesting case. I wasn't critical of the ER Doc I...
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    how much Indiana nurses make

    xoemmylouox replied to nurseluv9's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I worked in LTC right out of school in Northern IN and made about 19 plus shift diff. I work in a Dr Office and I took a big pay cut. The funny thing is I assist in surgeries. How is it I actually do...
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    Complaints

    xoemmylouox replied to RiverNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hear from everyone that Med Surg or Family Practice is the way to best start a nursing career, but I don't know if I agree. In that type of setting you never know what kind of conditions you are...
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    Do you pay for parking at work?

    xoemmylouox replied to SarahRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I luckily don't have to, but seriously as little as we are paid if we had to I would have to quit. I always wish they would expand our public transpo, but you have to drive to hit a bus stop, and by...
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    how's the program

    xoemmylouox replied to PNin2009's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I went to Brown Mackie with their LPN program. In fact I was one of the first groups to graduate. I will say it was never easy, but I didn't have the 1+ year wait that you have with other local...
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    Lunch????

    xoemmylouox replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    I happen to be a "bleeding heart liberal" and I am a nurse. I agree that employers need to provide more staffing so we can get the breaks we deserve. I just don't see how it's my fault as a "bleeding...
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    Everyone please read...maybe you can help me...

    xoemmylouox replied to Lost23's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :)Your best bet is to sit down with someone from the college and discuss your situation. You could always call if it is a school out of state as well. The actual faculty will know more about their...
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    Changing jobs the first year

    xoemmylouox replied to sleepyjane's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do not feel bad about moving on. You can't let guilt stop you from finding another place that will make you
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    Lunch????

    xoemmylouox replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    You don't always get to choose if you can take a lunch or not. In LTC I NEVER got my lunch. If I did my patients didn't get their treatments/meds. Thats just how it was there. Where I work now in a...
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    HIPAA violations

    xoemmylouox replied to Boolah's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This whole HIPPA thing has gotten out of control. I was told by a school nurse she is unable to inspect the heads of children for lice, due to it violating their HIPPA rights. I agree patients have a...
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    LPNs and the nursing shortage

    xoemmylouox replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If only the hospitals in my area would read this article. I can look at many of the local hospitals with 20+ open positions for RNs, but not a single one for LPNs. What sense does that make? Running...
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    Submitted my two week notice today

    xoemmylouox replied to trsa34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My first job out of school was in LTC and it was a dangerous facility for a nurse. I was ready to give up too, but I was offered a job in a physician office. I get paid less and I actually do more...
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    Failed the NCLEX-Pn 3RD TIME!!

    xoemmylouox replied to qazwsx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have to say that you will not know every answer. There will be medications and disease you have never heard of. Shoot I swear someo of them they make up. :) You try to break it down into what you...
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    I See JCAHO People.....

    xoemmylouox replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    Great advice. Mine is remain calm and always make sure your cart is locked and your MAR is closed. Never leave pills at a bedside, even if you are just going into their bathroom to get their
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    Difference bw assisted living and nx home?Assisted living job 42 pt per nurse, safe?

    xoemmylouox replied to seneyka's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I haven't worked assisted living, but it LTC you are always short staffed. I think assisted living might be a better choice even if the patient load is higher based on other posts it seems that they...
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    Adjusting to 10:15 PM to 7:15 AM shift

    xoemmylouox replied to worriedwart07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know it does take time. Some people are never able to adjust so best of luck to